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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

C5 FNYMOT history

C5 FNY is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

C5 FNY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,353 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 FNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 FNY was last recorded at 119,353 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 3,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2015: 49,366 miles, lower than 70,435 miles on 28 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,800 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,553 miles
Average per year
6,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,353 miles
  • 2025 – 115,800 miles
  • 2024 – 107,742 miles
  • 2023 – 98,362 miles
  • 2022 – 90,195 miles
  • 2021 – 83,566 miles
  • 2020 – 79,530 miles
  • 2019 – 75,359 miles
  • 2018 – 67,792 miles
  • 2017 – 64,026 miles
  • 2016 – 56,077 miles
  • 2015 – 49,366 miles
  • 2014 – 70,435 miles
  • 2013 – 37,670 miles
  • 2012 – 29,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,353 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 245/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 245/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,353 miles (+3,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,353 miles
    Test number
    260292855199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass115,800 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,800 miles
    Test number
    811141011286
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail115,790 miles (+8,048)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,790 miles
    Test number
    714299048068
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass107,742 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,742 miles
    Test number
    396372709699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,362 miles (+8,167)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,362 miles
    Test number
    379510962271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass90,195 miles (+6,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    277492890187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass83,566 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,566 miles
    Test number
    441800739723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,530 miles
    Test number
    542004300532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,529 miles (+4,170)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,529 miles
    Test number
    490718479502
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass75,359 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,359 miles
    Test number
    838450529990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,792 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    820271584322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,026 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    749080401670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,077 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    265488469116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,366 miles (-21,069)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    245054975151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,435 miles (+32,765)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,435 miles
    Test number
    477779104268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,670 miles (+8,280)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    246557703218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,390 miles
    Test number
    187352012250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 FNY

Does C5 FNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 FNY is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 FNY?
The MOT on C5 FNY is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 FNY done?
C5 FNY was recorded at 119,353 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 6,451 miles a year.
Has C5 FNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 FNY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 FNY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 FNY find?
C5 FNY passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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